DerwentwaterThe lake is almost five kilometres long and 1.6 kilometres at its widest point. It is 22 metres at its deepest point.
Approximate Scale Kilometres
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Keep to footpath- dangerous stretch of road
West shore - Parking extremely limited between Lingholm and Manesty Park. Public transport available.
To Penrith and M6
A66To Bassenthwaite Lake,Cockermouth andWhinlatter B5289
Camping & CaravanClub Site To Ambleside
A591
River GretaPortinscale
Derwent WaterMarina
Nichol EndMarine
NicholEnd
Lingholm
To Newlands
DerwentIsle
Theatre bythe Lake
Friar’sCrag
Lord’sIsland
CalfcloseBayRampsholme
Island
St.Herbert’sIsland
B5289
StableHills
National TrustCentenary Stone
Great Wood
Ashness Gate
DerwentwaterYouth Hostel
Ashness Bridge
Kettlewell
To Watendlath(no through road)
Lodore
Lodore Falls
Platty+WaterSports
To Grange
To Grange
Manesty ParkCaravan Club Site
Catbells
WalpoleMemorial
High Brandelhow
BrandelhowPark
Low Brandelhow
HawseEnd
BrandelhowBay
To Ullock
To Skelgill
Private
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GreatBay
StrandshagBay
A66
Catbells Terrace
Footpath around the lake - 13 km or8 miles
Borrowdale Rambler bus to Seatoller - 78
Honister Rambler seasonal bus to Buttermere - 77/77A
great views
boardwalk acrossmarshy area
Surprise view
Lovely village with its own tarn
famous packhorse bridge
good picnic site by the lake
picturesque villagewith cafes
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Hands SculptureNational Trust
451 metres high
Launching of boats from Keswick foreshore is by permission of Keswick Launch Company
KeswickStage
KeswickMoot Hall
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www.nationaltrust.org.uk/borrowdale
DerwentwaterVisit us at our lakeside shop to find out more about events, activities and membership.
Be a safer open water swimmer with high visibility Chillswim tow-floats & Dry Bags -
www.chillswim.com
General lake informationLDNPA office, Kendal 01539 724555Environment Agency 0800 80706024 hour hotline
Information CentreMoot Hall, Keswick 0845 091 0845
Public transportTraveline 0871 200 22 33Keswick launch 017687 72263
WeatherForecast available 0844 846 2444on Weatherline www.lakedistrictweatherline.co.uk
Derwentwater
Canoeing, bushcraft & wilderness activities, river trips and guided canoe expeditions.
We provide a range of canoeing and bushcraft activities to suit all ages, abilities and requirements - families, couples, individuals and groups are all welcome.t: 017687 80145 or 07944 735010
www.keswickcanoeandbushcraft.co.uk
Portinscale, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5RF [email protected]
www.derwentwatermarina.co.uk
Boat Hi re Waterspor ts Tui t ion Lakeside sel f cater ing apar tments Family f r i endly Free parking
Private shore - no launching or landing
Public access shore
Keswick launchTimetables available at Information Centres
Launch jetty
Speed limit 10 nautical mph
Wildlife areaPlease avoid
No boating zoneVoluntary
Public footpaths
Wheelchair and buggy friendly routes
Youth hostel
Car park
Information centre
Toilets
Restaurant / café
Campsite
Caravan site
Public telephone
Woodland
Motor boat hire
Sailing boat hire
Rowing boat hire
Canoe hire
Chandlery
Launching available
Key
It is the responsibility of every lake user to read and understand the Derwentwater Byelaws. Copies are available at Keswick Information Centre and at www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
No liability can be claimed as a result of collision with unmarked dangers not shown on this map.The depth varies considerably. Beware of submerged rocks.Powered craft must not exceed 10 nautical mph.Do not launch or land in reed beds and wetlands. Launching for larger craft is possible at Derwentwater Marina. Our rangers and National Trust wardens operate regular patrols of the lake and shoreline.
Marine WatchTo help protect your boat go to: www.cumbria.police.uk call 015394 42753.
Book at goape.co.ukor call 0845 643 2017
Whinlatter Forest,nr Keswick
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BRING OUTYOUR
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Participation & supervision ratios apply
Ullswater Caravan Camping & Marine Park
The ideal location for exploring the Lake District
t: 017684 86666 www.ullswatercaravanpark.co.uk
Private shore - no launching or landing
Public access shore
Keswick launchTimetables available at Information Centres
Launch jetty
Speed limit 10 nautical mph
Wildlife areaPlease avoid
No boating zoneVoluntary
Public footpaths
Wheelchair and buggy friendly routes
Youth hostel
Car park
Information centre
Toilets
Restaurant / café
Campsite
Caravan site
Public telephone
Woodland
Motor boat hire
Sailing boat hire
Rowing boat hire
Canoe hire
Chandlery
Launching available
This map is not to scale. If you’re going for a walk take OS Explorer map OL4. For great guided walks visit: www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/eventsWalking
For lake rescue services dial 999 and ask for the coastguard
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What shall we do today?
Keswick Information Centre
www.lakedistrict.gov.uk
Greener boating. Check, Clean and Dry your equipment
before coming to help stop the spread
of invasive species
. Check bilges and engines for spills
and oil leaks
. Check toilets have sealed holding tanks
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